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Women's Resource Center Records

 Collection
Identifier: UA069

  • Staff Only

Abstract

Opened in 1998, the Women's Resource Center enhances the academic performance and personal development of women at Georgia Tech by providing information, support, training, and services. This collection consist of administrative and event materials depicting the history of the center.

Dates

  • 1997-2003 (bulk 2001-2003)
  • Majority of material found within 2001 - 2003

Creator

Restrictions: Access

None.

Restrictions: Use

Permission to publish materials from this collection must be obtained from the Head of Archives and Special Collections.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents

These records contain administrative materials, such as the proposal to create the Women's Resouce Center in 1997. Numerous flyers, pamphlets, programs, and information packets document such events as Take Back the Night and the Women's Leadership Conference.

Administrative History of Women's Resource Center

The Women's Resource Center opened its doors in 1998 with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 23, with Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough presiding over the event. With the development of the center, women were able to build a strong community among themselves.

The first Women's Resource Center Coordinator was Rachel Jackson. Two years later in 2000, Yvette Upton became the new coordinator for the center.

Arrangement

All folders are arranged alphabetically.

Other Finding Aids

A print copy of this finding aid is available in the Georgia Tech Archives reading room.

Provenance

Accession #2002.061 and 2003.010.

Separations

T-shirts, mouse pads, and message board have been removed and housed with the artifact collection.

Processing Information

Jody Lloyd Thompson processed these papers in 2003.

Title
Inventory of the Women's Resource Center (Georgia Institute of Technology) Records, 1997-2003 (bulk 2001-2003)
Subtitle
UA069
Status
Completed
Author
Jody Lloyd Thompson
Date
Copyright 2002.
Description rules
Finding Aid Updated Using Rlg Best Practice Guidelines For Encoded Archival Description
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, Library, Georgia Institute of Technology Repository

Contact:
Library
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Atlanta 30332-0900 USA
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